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O Sobreiro (1991)
Directed by Jorge Marecos Duarte
Documentary · 52m
This documentary, having as its central character the cork tree, aims primarily to stir universal interest in saving and preserving nature, by pointing to the important role that a tree may play on a people’s identity. A wide variety of themes are covered, including the tree’s biology and phylogenesis; the ecosystems, with which it is associated; the animals that support it; its evolution and ecological contribution to its habitat; the symbolism that has inspired astists, poets and writers; the economic and cultural factors that have regulated its expansion, and are currently placing the species in jeopardy... Accompanying the cork tree during the four seasons, this documentary portrays a version of Portugal’s history and the culture of its people.
Crew
- Director
- Jorge Marecos Duarte
- Editor
- José Álvaro Morais
Details
- Release date
- 1991-01-01
- Runtime
- 52m
- Genres
- Documentary
- Original language
- EN